gabapentin addiction

Gabapentin Addiction

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With the growing opioid epidemic being the Marquis story of the day, it should be noted that there are still other narcotics out there. One of these problematic drugs is Gabapentin, and within the United States, there is a noticeable increase in rates of gabapentin addiction. What is Gabapentin? Gabapentin is a generic drug used […]

vaping and addiction

Vaping and Addiction

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E-cigarettes and vaping have seen an exponential rise in recent years, as people look to replace their addiction to smoking cigarettes with something that claims to be less harmful. On the surface, vaping can seem like a much less dangerous activity to engage in, as nicotine is delivered to the individual through water vapor instead […]

technology in addiction recovery

Technology in Addiction Recovery

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Addiction is an expansive disease, with no 2 cases being the same. Unlike standard illnesses, there is no definitive guide or cure-all for treating addiction – you are simply given tools to cope with the disease. This means that while certain treatment types and combinations may work for some, they won’t necessarily work for you. […]

repairing brain damage after addiction

Repairing Brain Damage From Addiction

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It’s no secret that drug and alcohol addiction affects our lives in so many ways. From our day-to-day activities and our work and family life to the physiological and emotional tolls drugs take, addiction’s impact is tremendous. Perhaps the most considerable toll taken is that on our brain, as addiction to drugs and alcohol brings […]

roadblocks in addiction recovery

The Roadblocks in Addiction Recovery (And How to Overcome Them)

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Understanding the roadblocks in addiction recovery isn’t just the responsibility of the care provider. While highly-trained professionals are able to recognize the signs of addiction and help those suffering from the disease find their way to recovery, beating the addiction battle that’s plaguing our communities must be a group effort. From the families affected to […]

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Can You Die From Heroin Withdrawal?

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As numbers of those suffering from the opioid epidemic continue to climb, many people question whether or not you can die from heroin withdrawal.  The simple answer is that, yes, you can. Heroin: What is it? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, heroin is an opioid made from morphine.  Morphine is a substance […]

Long-term Effects of DUI in California

Long-term Effects of DUI in California

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If you make a habit of drinking and driving but somehow live to tell about it, you’re bound to be arrested for DUI sooner or later. After you pay costly fines and fulfill your legal obligations, the long-term effects of a DUI in California could continue to haunt you for years. Of the 8 percent […]

Human Trafficking and Addiction

Human Trafficking and Addiction

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The Ohio Attorney General’s office reported that, as of 2017, drug and alcohol addiction were the most common factors leading to a person being used for trafficking. The undeniable link between human trafficking and addiction was again confirmed when a center for trafficking victims in Maine released findings that 66% of their clients believe drug […]

Why Would Someone Start Using Heroin?

Why Would Someone Start Using Heroin?

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From an outsider’s perspective, making the decision to begin using heroin is a confusing and difficult thing to comprehend. The dangers of using heroin are well-known, as many celebrities and members of the community have died as a result of using this highly-addictive substance. Individuals who have never used heroin may fairly ask the question: […]

PTSD and addiction

The Connection Between PTSD and Addiction

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For many people, PTSD and addiction go hand in hand. As many as 66 percent of people who suffer from one of these conditions also struggle with the other. Why are PTSD and Addiction So Commonly Found Together? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, as defined by the National Institute of Mental Health, is a reaction […]